Michael Hsu Office of Architecture, Austin, TX, US, Project Designer
Independently and collaboratively designed high-end hospitality and commercial projects in all phases, from schematics through construction administration. Worked closely with civil engineers to develop site strategies for feasibility studies. Created renders and client-facing presentations, including material selections and design options.
The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, US, Teaching Assistant
Independently led lab sections and workshops covering coursework on
construction materials, construction systems, and site considerations/
impacts on design. Courses include Construction I and II, and Site Design.
KieranTimberlake, Philadelphia, PA, US, Architectural Designer
Resident position during my degree. Created graphics and diagrams for interviews. Drafted details, interior elevations, and redesign options for construction document sets. Designed an aperiodic tiling pattern for a drone arena. Created interior and exterior renders for client use of a project under construction. Model build out and management in Revit. Researched Red-List free materials.
Low-Rise Housing Competition, 2nd Place
Submitted under the name Studio TAAP in collaboration with Anna Lake-Smith, Trent Tunks, and Patrick Till.
Our proposal was a collaborative housing project meant to tap into the existing multigenerational nature of much of LA's existing residential population. Homes are organized around four communal kitchens that celebrate the motions that bring families together: growing, cooking, and sharing food. The flexible modularity of the living spaces allows for units to be bought/sold/leased as families change in size over time and as finances allow, lowering the cost barrier for first time homeowners. A pro forma by Lake-Smith detailed how the venture could be financed.
UTSOA Design Excellence, Nomination
Nominated for the project "Fine Infinity" in collaboration with Alexis Benton.
James and Joanne Pratt Travel Scholar, Grant
Funding for research travel to Tokyo, Japan. Postponed due to COVID-19. “The Architecture of Sleep: An Investigation into Sleep Spaces in High Density Urban Areas”
Firm Liaison, AIAS, Other
Responsible for firm contacts and networking events on behalf of the AIAS UT Austin chapter
Provost Scholar, Scholarship
Three-year recipient of the Provost fellowship at UTSOA
